The Materials Of 1950S Jewelry

By Andrea Davidson


1950s jewelry comprised of adorning factors that were used by quite a good number of people. These ones were prepared by some artisans who had massive and elaborate skill in their work. These artisans dealt in different materials depending on availability of raw materials, skill and the machinery required.

The materials that were used to make these commodities are of a wide array. There are those individuals who decide to use animal parts to make their adorning aspects. These included those such as feathers from animals such as birds, while others used those such as hooves of these various species. The people who had to use them in making these commodities had to have very good skills in hunting too.

The individuals who made these ornaments had a very easy task. Most of them did not need very much energy in making their commodities. This included those who used feathers as their raw material. Besides, in that time, the materials were very much readily available. This is because hunting of the various species in various places was not prohibited since they were in plenty then. Besides, no much skill was needed to serve in the capacity of the artisans.

Other artisans did not appreciate the factor of destroying animals in their natural habitat. These ones as such resorted to using other natural materials but not animal parts. Their commodities were made from some materials obtained from various trees in the environment. The most common part of these trees that was used was the beads. These ones had to possess some give qualities before they were selected as the right ones for use in this industry.

The artisans here appreciated their work so much. They did not need to purchase much equipment, save for some thread which they had to use in joining their materials to come up with the final commodities. As such, on selling their products, they made very high profit. The individuals in the market toot loved this variety of the ornaments. However, availability of the beads was sometimes a challenge when they were off season.

The most elaborate of these ornaments were those that were made using metallic elements. The metals that were commonly used were those that did not rust very easily. The people who purchased these ones are the ones who spent the highest amounts of money. The royalties during that time however were privileged enough. As such, they on their part afforded some such as those made of expensive elements like gold and diamonds. These people were highly respected.

The people who made this category of jewels were considered the wealthiest in the industry. When they received orders for the very good ornaments made of gold, it was an opportunity for them to earn very well. They therefore managed to even open up their own firms, hence the distribution of such firms in various parts of the world.

1950s jewelry was in a wide array. Most people in those days appreciated the varieties that were available. However, some people did not feel very good about their use. The industries that manufactured them made very high profits and expanded their operations. They also provided employment opportunities to very many people in those days.




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